This is "second" time i have been able to capture a large bee in flight... and the trick is ... manual focus at 300mm... that's not as easy as it sounds :).. i am happy i made it... first time it was in US but the bee was small and the main subject was a flower :)

On this one... I wish i could capture some part of the eye, but on the other hand i love the legs formation and clarity.. need to give something to get something.. see couple of out-takes below..

Name: Sweatbees
Technical details...
Lens: Sigma APO DG MACRO 70-300
Focal Length: 300mm
Focus: Full Manual
Flash: On Camera
Exposure: f/11.3 : 1/200s : ISO 400.. (noise cleaned later)
Software: Picasa 3 & Noiseware Community Edition

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Golden Gate Bridge view from Baker Beach, SF

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication : Leonardo Da Vinci

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Things i wanted to include in this shot
- Simplicity (as the title says)
- Parallel Lines (Tilted)
- Negative Space
- Bright Green Color (slightly high saturation to elevate the empty space in the photo)
- Water Drop at one of the corners

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The pleasure of doing Macro Photography. Spent 45 mins at Pashan Lake today early morning just for this single photo (and also a video.. that's coming soon).

The experience is exhilarating, though slightly painful thanks to bruises and stiff muscles from "freezing" any movement to ensure I did not disturb "the couple" :) .

I had taken a shot of Damselfly Mating few years back but I like this better for its clarity.

Also I used my manual extension-tubes + Industar 50mm combo after a long time. It was fun.

I will share the Video soon.

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Trust me .. i see macro everywhere now.. as if the Raynox is mounted on my eyes.. not just on my lens!!

And guess what.. i have started attracting insects...

>>how many times does a large moth trapped in the house comes and sits on your lap and does not move even after you have taken 10 photos after changing lens and attaching the diffuser?

(the same question can also be asked as "how many of us don't "jump and shout" when a large moth comes and sits on your lap".. hahaha!)

Also imagine the awkward position to take the shot like the one above when its sitting on your lap facing right and not budging to move... ouch.. that hurts the back :D

I was quite fortunate that the camera bag was handy as i had decided to go for a small macro shoot in the backyard today morning (that was a wonderful shoot too.. you will see photos during this week)

I write too much when i am exited :D

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